moveFolder(folderPath, destinationPath) Last updated: 13. May 2026
API only function
Moves a folder to a new location within your site.
See also: Path traversal
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| folderPath | string | The absolute path of the folder you want to move (e.g. "myFolder" or "parent\\child"). |
| destinationPath | string | The absolute path of the destination folder where the folder will be placed (e.g. "folder2\\folder3"). |
Returns
An object containing the moved folder's information. Throws an error if the operation fails (e.g. folder not found or destination does not exist).
Example
Code example (JS)
JS is normal JavaScript either running in the browser or on the Docly™ server.// Move "folder1" from the root into "folder2\folder3"
docly.moveFolder("folder1", "folder2\\folder3");
// Verify that the folder now exists at its new location
write(docly.folderExists("folder2\\folder3\\folder1"));